Pages in the dream factory

Pages in the dream factory

Original title: Pagen in der Traumfabrik - Schwarze Komparsen in deutschen Spielfilmen

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7.0/10

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3/1/2002

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0h 45min

Pages in the dream factory

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Documentary

Synopsis

Until 1942 around 100 German propaganda films were made, that were set in Africa. They were produced in Germany, with Black Germans and Africans living in Germany. Who were these Black extras and how did they come to Germany? Why did they work in film-making? Which roles did they play and what messages did they send? What were their daily experiences as Black people during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi Regime?

Direction: Annette von Wangenheim

Producer: Susanne Erbacher, Angelika Thelen, Eberhard Honigmacher

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